In the midst of despair and difficulty, the prophet Habakkuk places his hope in God’s salvation, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

A collection of stories of God's work in our lives.

This exploration of Genesis 18 reveals that God's grace isn't just a general blessing scattered randomly—it's proclaimed, particular, passed down, and accessed through a peacemaker. We discover that God's covenant with Abraham wasn't meant to stop with one generation but to flow like a river through families and communities. The passage challenges us to reconsider how we view our responsibility in passing faith to the next generation. Are we actively discipling our children, or have we adopted a passive approach that leaves their spiritual formation to chance? The text reminds us that God works through covenant patterns, expecting us to command our children to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This isn't about earning salvation through perfect parenting, but about living into the promise that God is faithful to us and to our children after us. The story also foreshadows Christ's mediating work—just as Abraham interceded for Sodom, Jesus intercedes for us, not just pleading for our salvation but purchasing it through His sacrifice. We're invited to embrace both the privilege and responsibility of being conduits of God's grace to the generation coming behind us.

The sermon explored Genesis 17:1-14, where God reaffirms His covenant with Abraham after 13 years of silence. During this time, Abraham had attempted to fulfill God's promise through his own efforts, resulting in the birth of Ishmael. Yet God's faithfulness remained steadfast. When God appeared to Abraham at age 99, He revealed Himself as El-Shaddai (God Almighty) and called Abraham to "live in my presence and be blameless." This passage demonstrates that while God's covenant promises are secure regardless of our obedience, we are still called to pursue holy living as a response to His grace. The sermon connected the Old Testament sign of circumcision to New Testament baptism, showing how both point ultimately to the cleansing work of Christ on the cross and our entrance into God's covenant community.